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At IMTS 2024 in Chicago, Kawasaki Robotics released Astorino, a unique and affordable educational robotics platform for industrial/technical education providers. Astorino offers the capabilities of a modern industrial robot at a fraction of the cost of other robots for the educational market, enabling educators to more easily equip students with the foundational, real-world skills needed as manufacturing continues to evolve. Named after the popular open-source Arduino platform and development partner ASTOR, Astorino leverages Kawasaki Robotics’ technology expertise, including hardware, firmware, control system, application software and training. The platform also supplies STL files so students can rapidly print 3D replacement parts…
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…new robotics products at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The trade show was held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The company unveiled seven Rethink Reacher collaborative robots (cobots), two Rethink Ryder autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and the Rethink Riser mobile manipulator robot (MMR). Industry insiders may remember Rethink’s former flagship cobot, Sawyer, because of its seven-axis robot arm architecture, hand-wrist camera, and smiling eyes. The company said it has grown and learned in the last years, claiming today’s portfolio is much more mature and straightforward in the ability to handle industry needs and user expectations.…
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…AI and machine learning in their production processes. At IMTS 2024, UR showed a machine-tending application with new AI-based perception capabilities running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac acceleration libraries integrated into UR’s new PolyScope X platform. This combination enables dynamic path planning, ensuring the robot takes the most effective, collision-free paths in and out of the machine without requiring extensive user configuration. UR plans to make this technology available for a wide range of applications, including machine tending and other material handling tasks. “AI isn’t just hype,” said Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots.…
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…new CL Series of intelligent collaborative robots (cobots), at IMTS 2024 in Chicago. The CL Series of cobots are available for order in multiple payloads. Kawasaki’s new industrial robotic options at the show represent applications such as welding, machine tending and material removal give manufacturers flexibility and advanced capabilities when choosing automation to meet their diverse needs. CL Series creates “new era” of collaborative automation Developed in partnership with NEURA Robotics, the CL Series cobots challenge the current understanding of collaborative robots, according to the companies. The CL Series offer full-on industrial scale performance and speed paired with maximum protection…
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…in North America at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. IMTS 2024 will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Mitsubishi Electric will showcase its latest automation and machining systems through interactive demonstrations at booth 338136 in the South Building “We are excited to be celebrating 50 years of supporting the machine tool industry with our new and existing customers,” said Scott Strache, Mitsubishi Electric Automation senior product manager for mechatronics. “To uphold our quality, performance, and compatibility promises, we proudly support and service past and current generations of CNC.” Workforce development program, machine tending session Since…
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…Robotics will return to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 with a major company relaunch and rebranding. With a fresh identity and renewed vision, Rethink Robotics said it continues to push the boundaries of innovation, seamlessly integrating advanced robotics into the workplace. The IMTS trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Rethink Robotics will be located in North Building, Level 3, Booth 236203. The company will reveal more details about its relaunch during a press conference scheduled Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. CDT. New cobots include AMR, mobile manipulator platform In 2008, Rethink…
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…new robots at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show IMTS in Chicago. The FANUC Series 500i-A CNC and ROBODRILL α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 will be featured at the company’s booth during the show. 500i-A CNC advances machine performance This new control series comes with 5-axis integrated technology and supports both machine tool builders and CNC users with their evolving needs including easier operations, more security and optimized efficiency. With its dual engine architecture, the new control has 2.7 times higher CPU processing power than previous models and comes with updated modern hardware and graphically enhanced software. This higher performance, including improvements…
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…1500MX CNC Mill at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. IMTS 2024 will be held next month in Chicago from Sept. 9-14. Tormach will be at booth 338062 in the South Building of McCormick Place. Tormach’s new Through-Spindle Coolant (TSC) Kit and Mist Collector are designed to offer enhanced air quality, efficiency, and improved machine performance. “The introduction of these new accessories for our 1500MX is a milestone we’ve all been eagerly working towards,” said Tom Zelickman, Tormach product manager. “These innovations were developed in direct response to customer feedback, so we’re confident they’ll significantly enhance both the longevity…
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…announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, 236557 and 236230, which the company said will highlight its commitment to improving motion control and automating factories efficiently and cost-effectively. “IMTS is a pivotal event for igus, and we are thrilled to present our latest innovations that push the boundaries of engineering and automation,” said Felix Brockmeyer, igus, Inc. CEO “Our themes this year reflect our dedication to helping businesses improve efficiency and…
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…showed a prototype at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) last year. Anders Billesø Beck. Source: Universal Robots “PolyScope X is a perfect example of how we approach innovation at Universal Robots,” said Anders Billesø Beck, vice president for strategy and innovation at the Odense, Denmark-based company, in a blog post. “We want to include our partners and end customers right from the start, making sure we understand the full scope of the challenges our customers are facing,” he added. “For me, this is an essential part of creating this new product, and we are confident as a result that…
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…RoboMate 2.0 with the MX and AutoLine Advanced.” Around IMTS last year, ANCA launched its MX7 ULTRA machine, which featured 1 nm axis resolution and 0.002 mm line-form accuracy, which the company claimed was the highest accuracy on the market. “With a loader plus grinding machine, it's ready for a fully automatic environment,” said Irzyk. “We integrate certain processes such as tool grinding step by step, adding things like blank and edge preparation and tool washing. We also encourage integration with third-party processes and machines.” Tools to enable data-driven decisions AIMS also includes the AutoSet hub for managing data and…
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…the plant floor, so they recognize the importance of machine safety,” Nangle said. The companies also teamed up at IMTS 2022 and hosted a student competition.